Too Fat, Losing Weight

Jamie Thingelstad’s Personal Website

I’ve struggled with my weight for a long time, my entire adult life really. In 2000 I started an intensive program working extensively with a trainer and focusing with complete obsession on my food intake. In the course of 10 months I lost 100 pounds and changed a lot. Slowly though discipline broke down and focus was lost. This chart tells the story better than words.

I’ve asserted myself and decided it was time to get back into shape before, see 2004 and 2006. Both of those attempts were quick failures.

I believe that when you are making major changes in life it is an opportune time to push some bigger changes through. If you’re disrupting things, disrupt them big. I’m at a big inflection point in my career, so I’m making it an inflection point for fitness too. On top of that I’ve noticed that my lack of fitness and excess weight has become a bigger problem than it ever was before. Perhaps showing signs of getting older, my blood pressure has crept up. In order to do fun things with Mazie and Tammy I need to be lighter on my feet.

A week ago I began to work hard on this, and I’m going to keep on working hard until I get to my goals. I’ve got a lot of work to do, and it’s going to be hard, but I’m going to hold myself accountable to it. If I pass on the appetizer or beverages at dinner you will know why. My goal is to get back below 300 by the New Year, and to reasonable fitness by next summer. If you see me attempting to be stupid, feel free to point it out. My plan to get there includes daily exercise and strictly watching food.

Wish me luck! I’m feeling great!

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Written by Jamie

October 1st, 2008 at 8:38 pm

Posted in Fitness

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7 Responses to 'Too Fat, Losing Weight'

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Good luck Jamie, it’s a tough challenge. I lost a lot in the past two years but have been slowly gaining over the past few months. I’m desperately trying to stop the trend. If you want to go for a walk around the lakes or something, let me know. I need support as well.
P.S. Yer such a geek blogging a chart
- Mitch

Mitch

1 Oct 08 at 9:46 pm
That’s fantastic Jamie and I wish you the best in reaching your goals.

John

John

1 Oct 08 at 10:07 pm
That’s great. Given your unemployed status you should consider becoming a cycling bum. Great weight loss strategy. Hmm, maybe I should consider becoming a cycling bum.

John Murphy

2 Oct 08 at 2:45 am
Good luck with that. All things in moderation of course. I think http://www.newsweek.com/id/161559 is more or less working for me.

Louis DeJardin

2 Oct 08 at 3:55 am
ditto here! I’m trying to focus more also- so we can comment to each other! I hope it goes well for you!

Mom

2 Oct 08 at 7:17 am
Good luck! I’m rooting for ya, I’m trying to lose too!

Alona

2 Oct 08 at 2:12 pm
I can relate. You did it before, so you can do it again. Best of luck!!!

Chris Nelligan

17 Oct 08 at 9:46 pm